Definition

A person who withdraws or renounces a statement or belief they previously held.

Example

The recanter publicly apologized for his earlier statements.

Conversation

Did you hear about that speaker who decided to recanter his previous statements?

Yeah, it’s surprising how quickly opinions can change.

I wonder what made him become a recanter all of a sudden.

Maybe he realized he was misinformed about the whole situation.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Recanter → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "cantare" (meaning to sing). The word refers to the act of singing again or retracting a statement previously made, often in a formal context.

Memory Tip

Think of 'singing again' — 're-' means again, and 'cantare' means to sing. This helps you remember that recanter means to retract or sing back a statement.

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